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Double Sided Fibreglass Repair – Part 1(S2 E46 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we start to fibreglass a double sided repair. The section on the starboard hull was damaged when we came out of the water. Before we got the peeler Davy had used the grinder and accidentally gone through the hull as he was chasing a crack. The Gelcoat Peeler...
PATCHING A SALVAGE BOAT to cross GULF STREAM! – Episode 90
If anyone is interested in buying one of these catamarans you can email me at [email protected] We have to patch the transom of a 2015 fountain pajot Helia 44 catamaran, in order to drive her back to Florida. We have to do some unorthodox repairs, and jury rig the exhaust pipe in order to m...
2020 in review – A Christmas Special (S2 E45 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
Merry Christmas from us at Barefoot Sail and Dive! We are super excited to share with you a Christmas special of where we have been this year. So much has changed since the beginning of 2020. We started out working in Grand Cayman, living on our old monohull, the Catalina 36. We had decided to pur...
I’m REBUILDING these 2 SALVAGE CATAMARANS! – Episode 89
If anyone is interested in buying one of these catamarans you can email me at [email protected] An opportunity came up for me to rebuild a couple of salvage catamarans, and I decided to take up the opportunity to try and make some money, in order to go back to my boat Parlay and fix her bul...
The IMPORTANCE of a PEEL TEST and why to test new materials! (S2 E43 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we show you the importance of a peel test and why you should always test your materials before using them. We got 15 galleons of new epoxy over the weekend in Santo Domingo. It is not west system and we've never used this product before. To make sure it...
Too much weight on the KEEL?? Boat Repairs and a Trip to Santo Domingo (S2E42Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue with the boat repairs! We also take a quick trip to Santo Domingo, the capitol of the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo is a huge city. We stayed in the colonial district it was absolutely beautiful. It reminded us both of a city in Malaysia call...
FIBREGLASS REPAIR of a 3 Foot Crack Under the Water Line (S2 E41 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we work on fibreglassing the 3 foot crack we exposed under the water line. This fibreglass repair takes a lot of patience and a lot of layers as it is quite deep into the hull. Davy will be doing a double sided repair on this section. Once the outside is fin...
Fixing MAJOR DAMAGE using our Gelcoat Peeler (S2 E40 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue working on one of the major damage spots on the spots. The port side of the boat definitely had some impact during the hurricane in Nanny Quay. It looks like it was a big scrape past the boat, could it have been the mast or boom hitting it when i...
GAMECHANGER; The Greatest Tool in the World THE GELCOAT PEELER (S2E39 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we get a GAMECHANGING TOOL! This tool makes the work we are doing so much easier and more efficient. the Gelcoat Peeler is a quite expensive tool and we are super thankful to Steven and Janet. They also have some problems on their boat that they need help wi...
Hatch Replacement-Who said it was easy? Recalled Hatches from Goiot (S2 E36 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we try to tackle some more sanding but the weather decided to change our plans. Instead of sanding we decided to install our replacement, recalled goiot hatches. Whoever said it was an easy job has got to be kidding! The pins did not want to come out easily...
We’ve Hit The JACKPOT! BONUS EPISODE! (S2 E31 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we HIT THE JACKPOT! Well we found another Mahe 36 in the Dominican Republic on the south coast! She is scrapped and badly damaged and there is a possibility that we can get parts!! We take the drive south, 6 and a half hours to check it out! Watch until the...
Avoiding Boat Trailer Failure!! (S2 E30 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we finally get the trailer removed from under our boat!! It was a very stressful 20 minutes but the staff at marina Tropical were very professional. They moved slowly and removed it without causing a massive failure!! We also crack on with a lot of sanding ...
Searching for Hidden Damage (S2 E28 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this week's episode of Barefoot sail and dive we start to investigate the hull for any hidden damage that we may not have seen before. We know there is a lot of work ahead of us so coming up with an action plan is our next step! We are super excited to be put on blocks off the trailer and ...
We’re taking on WATER!!! (S2 E24 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this week's episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we come back from a night away from the boat to find something we were not expecting!!!! A bilge FULL of water! The pump had stopped working and we have a serious issue to deal with! When faced with a challenge ... look for a way NOT a way out!...
How To: Build a Hardtop aka STILL building our Hardtop Part 6(S2 E22 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this weeks episode we get back to our hardtop project! It has been quite difficult to get work done. Between the humidity, rain and other people who need assistance this project has taken longer than planned! HOWEVER we are making progress! Our little puppy dog loves being the centre of attentio...
How to: Build a Hardtop for a Hurricane Damaged Catamaran Part 4 (S2 E18 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue to work away on our hard top. However we nearly get evicted from the garage from the navy here in DR. The navy are friends of ours and it was a simple misunderstanding though. The second half of the mold goes much quicker as it is less than half...
How to: Build a Hardtop Part 2 + Tropical Storm Isaias in the Dominican Republic! (S2 E16)
In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue to make progress on our new fibreglass hardtop! However with every step forward there are two steps back! Tropical Storm Isaias made a direct hit to Luperon! Luperon is and has been a great hurricane hole for over 40 years but 2020 has mad...
How To: Build a Fibreglass Hard Top for a Hurricane Damaged Catamaran Pt1 (S2 E15)
In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we show we how to build a mold for a fibreglass hard top! It is a very long process but we are getting there. We went to the hardware store here in Luperon and found all our supplies for the job. Davy has been using a waterproof mdf material for the r...
Our next BIG Project! (S2 E14 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this week's episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we have some big news! Our next BIG project will be building a HARD TOP for Barefoot 2.0 During the two hurricanes that hit Barefoot her original hard top was blown off. We have decided to create a bigger and better hard top for her. After chang...
Fibreglassing, Fuel Polishing and Checking Into Luperon!! (S2 E13 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
This week's episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue with some fibreglassing work! Davy has filled up that massive hole in the side of the boat and it is ready for painting! When we did our crossing from Puerto Rico to Luperon we had a few issues with our fuel tank so we had a couple come ...
There’s a HOLE in my boat! (S2 E12 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
This week on Barefoot Sail and Dive we move into Luperon Harbour, onto the floating dock! The dock gives us a chance to finally get some boat work done! Davy made a HUGE HOLE in the boat...but it's a good thing! Fixing some of the delaminated fibreglass. Thank you to everyone who has subscrib...
Cruising: Fixing Boats in Exotic Places (S2 E11 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
This week on Barefoot Sail and Dive we try and fix a few things. That's what cruising is all about: Fixing boats in exotic places!! Domingo has been fantastic helping us find the belts for the engines and making us a new part. Davy finally fixed the water tank censor and we even paddled to shor...
Quarantine in Luperon (S2 E10 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
Luperon is a beautiful place to have to be on quarantine. We are so thankful that they have allowed us safe harbour to fix a few engine issues before continuing on our path home. As you may know we did have a few engine issues on our crossing from Puerto Rico. We have started the process of diagnos...